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Busch Gardens Tampa
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Busch Gardens Tampa

Open Strong regional Last verified: 5 Oct 2026

Theme park · Temple Terrace, Florida, United States

Opened in 1959 in Temple Terrace and owned by United Parks & Resorts, Busch Gardens Tampa is a strong pick for coaster fans. It has at least eight roller coasters with more than 6 km of track between them, including Iron Gwazi from 2022, SheiKra, Kumba, Cheetah Hunt and Cobra's Curse. The Falcon's Fury drop tower, Serengeti Flyer and Congo River Rapids add variety, so mixed groups can fill a full day too.

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Best for
  • Thrill seekers
  • Mixed groups
Time needed

Full day

Open months
Open all year
Price level

Mid-range

approximate · relative within the country

Official ticket page

Highlights
  • Iron Gwazi · Roller coaster Opened 2022
  • SheiKra · Roller coaster
  • Kumba · Roller coaster
  • Cheetah Hunt · Roller coaster 31 m tall · 97 km/h · Opened 2011
  • Falcon's Fury · Flat ride
Getting there
Size
  • Opened: 1959
  • Visitors per year: 4 million (2024)
  • 8 roller coasters
  • Area: 94.3 ha
  • Tallest coaster: 31 m
Chain

SeaWorld & Busch Gardens (United Parks & Resorts)

Operator: United Parks & Resorts

Official info and sources